Virgin GSPD needs mods

Modify the odometer to read something north of 100k, while there are a few ways this could be done I recommend going after it by enjoying a great all around bike. I'm working on that with my PD and will be there some time in the next couple months.

On a more serious note, shelving the stock solo seat for a corbin is big bonus on the days when you want hit double digit hours in the saddle.

As for your top three list of ideal mods, they are all decent ideas if money were no object. I would keep riding it and do them when you have the time and money. If you are careful not to lug the tranny it can last forever in stock form. As for charging system unless you need more power to run lights/heated gear or spares for a major trip to the third world you can probably table that for now.

For the tow. I was burning fuel in prep of pulling the tank, about 25 miles from home. Tach dropped out, hit the passing lamp and got a quick engine cutout. Death followed at the next stop. Is it the battery (1.5 yrs.) or the aforementioned charging sys mods (not done)? A few mins on the trickle and she fired right up. I rode this bike to the MOA last July with no issues.

Modify the odometer to read something north of 100k, while there are a few ways this could be done I recommend going after it by enjoying a great all around bike. I'm working on that with my PD and will be there some time in the next couple months.

On a more serious note, shelving the stock solo seat for a corbin is big bonus on the days when you want hit double digit hours in the saddle.

As for your top three list of ideal mods, they are all decent ideas if money were no object. I would keep riding it and do them when you have the time and money. If you are careful not to lug the tranny it can last forever in stock form. As for charging system unless you need more power to run lights/heated gear or spares for a major trip to the third world you can probably table that for now.

- Diode board/solid mounts. I'd like to install the whole Omega charging system, but it's a bit pricey. I can afford the Thunderchild diode mod and the VR.
- Final drive. Can I just replace the stock ujoint with a serviceable one, or does the entire shaft ass'y need replacing? Sounds expensive. I carry a fire extinguisher.
- Tranny output shaft. I did the research, mine is circlip-free. Doesn't sound terribly expensive, except in labor terms. Cuanto es esto?
These are my top three priorities, as they can all be stranders, and I like to ride this bike. I just can't do 'em all at once.

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Have any of these given you trouble?

Some say that the valves start dropping after about 45-50k miles.

Personally I'd concentrate on sympathetic mods that improve the ride such as the seat and front brake.

Your necessities may vary, but a few cheapish items that I see as necessary for my riding are the following:

1) Real handguards that stand a chance of saving your controls in the event of a dump.
2) Risers... tall ones. The stock bar height is just not doable for standing up
3) Lower/grippier footpegs.
4) Ditch all the emissions BS if it's still there

Your necessities may vary, but a few cheapish items that I see as necessary for my riding are the following:

1) Real handguards that stand a chance of saving your controls in the event of a dump.
2) Risers... tall ones. The stock bar height is just not doable for standing up
3) Lower/grippier footpegs.
4) Ditch all the emissions BS if it's still there

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Those fastway pegs for the 1200GS work good on the old GS. I had a set of those pivot pegs on a GS they suck to me i dont like standing up and my peg moving.